The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-08
WELCOME TO THE vICTORS.
BOsTON's H0N0Rs TO TIE OWNER AND
DESIGNER or TIE pOLUNTEER.

DESIGNER OF TIE VOLUNTEER.
Faneuii Hall Thronsed with People 10
Greet Gen. Paine aud Mr. Burgcss-
Patriotic Exuitatiou In Prose and Verse.
BOSTON, Oct. 7.-Nothing touches the Bos-
ton heart like o well-won victory. The town Is
always ready to congratulate Its champion
pugilist on his latest success In the ring, and
tonight 10000 enthusiastic citizens at Fsnueil
Hall tried TO show the owner and designer Of
the victorious Volunteer TINT nothing Is too
good for them. The old Cradle OF Liberty never
saw demonstration like this In all Its history
Of manifold public movements. The great
crowd that packed the old hall for four hours
was chock full OF patriotic sxultation that con-
tinuslly overlooked In spontaneous ovation.
not only In honor Of Gen. Paine and Mr.. Bur-
CESS, but In recognition OF every good thing
that was done. and all tho arrangements
for the reception were admirable. The hall
was tastefully decorated with yachting colors
and emblems. There were several fine floral
designs. representing the peerless sloop and
the America CUP The accommodations for
the crowd were good. A special platform was
built. over which the crowd could conveniently
pass to shake hands with the guests. Two
hundred policemen kept the ever parting
throng in motion. The galleries were filed
with young ladies and friends Of Gen. Paine
and Mr. Burgess.
The hour appointed for opening the recep-
ton was O'Clock, but long before that time
the building was packed, and the formal ex-
ercises began at b:45. The people present at
that hour represented all classes and con-
ditionsOon the whole, q fine audience. There
were among them Gov. Ames, Gen. +. A. Walk
or. Gen. Banks. Capt. Croker, formerly skipper
Of the Puritan, the Hon. F. o. Prince. mem
haro - oft Hou mt af1o oofa all . ho
pr. William Everett, the ReY: i. 4; Horton. the
Rev. Fr Bodfsh, and the Hon. Charles Levi
Mayor 6'Brien. when he called the assem-
blage to order, prtefiy expressed his conRratu:
lis bride and that Of the city over the TACT that
Boston brains. enterprise. and patriotism
duced Gen, Paine; who was greeted with . rare
demonstration. 1t was some moments before
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Ing was too good for an occasion like that. Ho
said he thought the crowd had had enough
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his poem, which was entitled "Bostonia VIC
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Well be not boastfuL wen try not TO be vain
And can't help speaking Of burgess and Of Paine
Wen win the common houors we won so long ago
Tho lead took In letter. and all the thngs know;
Enough for present that have come to be,
In spite Of Rule Britannia" the mistress of the
Since some town had to do it and since Now York did
Twas left for little Boston to build the fastest yacht
We let sster city help us hold the honors up,
And while we proudly drain It her lips sip the
We love EnS,h sister yet since The seas divide
ws1s sryyss quite whiaa abe aSoud all Europe
But and ss5= refusing 20 bead even e. her feet
Tns sce.ehman thorny Thistle was meant pride to
He hoped 70 SEQ uy tinEls even 70 the very quick
But In his own aide smArpg he feels the thrust
While from his eyes sacapinEwe see one vo.untear
Ihsy say .s have no navy, but since Boston sent
Wen rally and stand BY him; and the works begun,
We modsstiy stand ready TO show Just how It's done
America and Maynover. the Puritan last year.
But Boston still 10 growing. so here's the Volunteer
And II the pluoky Briton still thinks that hs win
Then let him bring another, and We will take that In.
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